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Major Events of July 2022: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from July 2022 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of July 2022: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Jul 2022 Ketanji Brown Jackson Becomes First Black Woman on Supreme Court: In a historic moment for judicial representation, Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, marking a significant milestone in diversity and inclusion within the highest levels of the American judicial system.
  • 02 Jul 2022 COVID-19 Omicron Subvariant BA.5 Becomes Dominant Strain in United States: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the highly transmissible COVID-19 omicron subvariant BA.5 became the predominant strain in the United States, accounting for 54% of new coronavirus cases. This development highlighted the ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its continued impact on public health strategies.
  • 03 Jul 2022 Russia Completes Conquest of Luhansk Oblast: Russian military forces successfully captured the city of Lysychansk, marking the complete takeover of the Luhansk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. This strategic victory represents a significant milestone in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
  • 04 Jul 2022 United States Independence Day: The United States celebrates its annual Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, marking the country's formal separation from British colonial rule.
  • 05 Jul 2022 Russia Declares Victory in Luhansk Region of Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed victory for Russian armed forces in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine, following the Ukrainian military's withdrawal from Lysychansk, the last major city they controlled in the province. This declaration marked a significant milestone in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War and represented a strategic gain for Russian forces.
  • 06 Jul 2022 Russo-Ukrainian War Escalates: In the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, at least twelve civilians were killed and 25 others injured by heavy Russian shelling in Donetsk Oblast, as reported by Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko. In response to the invasion, Latvia announced plans to reintroduce conscription, which had been abolished in 2006, highlighting the conflict's broader geopolitical implications.
  • 07 Jul 2022 Boris Johnson Resigns as Conservative Party Leader: Boris Johnson announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following intense pressure from Members of Parliament during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. His resignation marked the end of a tumultuous period in British political leadership, with mounting criticism of his governance and ethical conduct.
  • 08 Jul 2022 Assassination of Shinzo Abe: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was tragically assassinated while delivering a campaign speech for a fellow politician in Japan. The 67-year-old statesman was shot in the neck and chest, and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. This shocking event occurred just before upper house parliamentary elections, sending shockwaves through Japanese politics and the international community.
  • 09 Jul 2022 Russian Missile Strike Kills Dozens in Ukrainian Residential Building: A devastating Russian air strike targeted a residential building in Chasiv Yar, eastern Ukraine, resulting in at least 47 civilian fatalities. The attack underscored the ongoing brutality of the Russian invasion and its severe humanitarian consequences.
  • 10 Jul 2022 Assassination of Shinzo Abe Linked to Religious Organization: The assassin who killed former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe claimed a personal motivation related to Abe's perceived connections with the controversial Unification Church, revealing complex religious and political tensions in Japan.
  • 11 Jul 2022 Russian Rocket Strike Kills Civilians in Ukrainian Apartment Building: On July 11, 2022, Russian rockets struck a five-story apartment building in Ukraine's Donetsk region, resulting in at least 15 civilian deaths. Donetsk Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko reported that the attack occurred on Saturday, with rescue teams searching through the rubble for potential survivors. Approximately two dozen people were believed to be trapped in the debris. Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of Ukraine's presidential office, confirmed that six people were rescued during the operation. A survivor named Venera described the traumatic experience, stating she was thrown into the bathroom amidst chaos and covered in blood. Russia claimed the strike targeted Ukrainian army hangars storing U.S.-produced M777 howitzers near Kostyantynivka in Donetsk.
  • 12 Jul 2022 NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Captures Groundbreaking First Images: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) released its inaugural full-color images, marking a transformative moment in astronomical observation. The spectacular 'Cosmic Cliffs' image, captured from the NGC 3324 star-forming region within the Carina Nebula, revealed unprecedented details of cosmic landscape and stellar birth processes. These initial images signaled the beginning of a new scientific era, demonstrating the telescope's extraordinary capabilities in capturing deep space phenomena with remarkable clarity and precision.
  • 13 Jul 2022 Sri Lankan President Flees Amid Political Crisis: Amid widespread public protests and economic turmoil, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives after months of demonstrations demanding his resignation. In response, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed to lead the country during this turbulent period.
  • 14 Jul 2022 U.S. Inflation Reaches 40-Year High: The U.S. Consumer Price Index surged to 9.1% in June, marking the highest inflation rate in four decades and signaling significant economic challenges for American households and policymakers.
  • 15 Jul 2022 Russian Missile Strike on Dnipro: During the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, Russian cruise missile strikes targeted the city of Dnipro, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least three civilians and injuring 15 others. The attack underscores the continued civilian casualties in the conflict.
  • 16 Jul 2022 Russian Missile Strikes in Ukraine: Russian missiles targeted the city of Chuhuiv in Kharkiv Oblast, resulting in three civilian deaths and three injuries. Additionally, over 50 Grad rockets struck Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing two people. The president of Energoatom, Ukraine's nuclear energy authority, accused Russian forces of weaponizing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant by storing weapons and conducting artillery attacks in the surrounding area.
  • 17 Jul 2022 Catastrophic Floods in China's Western Provinces: Devastating floods struck China's Sichuan and Gansu provinces, causing significant loss of life with 12 fatalities and displacing thousands of residents, demonstrating the region's ongoing challenges with extreme weather events.
  • 18 Jul 2022 Zelenskyy Dismisses Top Ukrainian Security Officials: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova and Security Service of Ukraine head Ivan Bakanov. The move was prompted by allegations that over 60 officials were potentially collaborating with Russia, with 651 cases of treason and collaboration being investigated.
  • 19 Jul 2022 Devastating Heat Wave and Wildfires Claim Over 1,700 Lives in Iberian Peninsula: Extreme weather conditions in Spain and Portugal resulted in a tragic loss of life, with the death toll from wildfires and heat wave rising to more than 1,700 people. Portugal alone reported over 1,063 fatalities, highlighting the severe impact of climate change and unprecedented summer temperatures.
  • 20 Jul 2022 Russian Expansion of Military Goals in Ukraine: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced a significant expansion of Russia's military objectives in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Beyond the initial focus on the Donbas region, Russia now explicitly aims to control the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, along with additional territories, signaling a broader territorial ambition.
  • 21 Jul 2022 UK Records Unprecedented Extreme Heat: The United Kingdom experienced an extraordinary meteorological event on July 21, 2022, when temperatures soared to an unprecedented 40.3°C (104.5°F) in Coningsby, marking the first time in recorded history that the country has surpassed the 40°C threshold. This record-breaking temperature was part of a broader extreme heatwave affecting multiple European countries, highlighting the escalating impacts of climate change and global warming.
  • 22 Jul 2022 Russian Airstrikes in Jisr ash-Shughur Kill Civilians: As part of the Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war, five airstrikes were conducted on the town of Jisr ash-Shughur. The devastating attack resulted in seven fatalities, including four children, underscoring the humanitarian cost of the prolonged conflict and the indiscriminate nature of aerial bombardments.
  • 23 Jul 2022 Russian Missile Strike on Ukrainian Railway Station: During the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, a Russian cruise missile attack targeted a railway station in Kirovohrad Oblast, resulting in three civilian fatalities and multiple injuries. The strike highlighted the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure by Russian military forces.
  • 24 Jul 2022 Ukrainian Forces Launch Counteroffensive in Kherson Oblast: Ukrainian forces initiated a strategic counteroffensive in Kherson Oblast, the first region captured by Russian forces during the 2022 invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the operation, with artillery targeting critical infrastructure to disrupt Russian supply lines and military logistics.
  • 25 Jul 2022 Russia Charges Ukrainian Soldiers in War Crimes Investigation: During the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, Russian authorities have initiated legal proceedings against 92 members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, charging them with 'crimes against the peace and security of humanity'. An additional 96 individuals are currently wanted, and 1,300 criminal investigations are in progress.
  • 26 Jul 2022 Ukrainian Forces Strike Antonivka Road Bridge in Kherson Oblast: During the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukrainian forces conducted a strategic military operation using M142 HIMARS missile systems to severely damage the Antonivka Road Bridge in Kherson Oblast. The attack disrupted Russian logistics and military movement. In addition to bridge damage, Ukraine reported destroying a Russian ammunition depot, artillery positions, and other military equipment, claiming to have eliminated 51 Russian troops. Simultaneously, Russia launched cruise missile strikes against Ukrainian coastal targets in Odesa and Mykolaiv, escalating the conflict's intensity.
  • 27 Jul 2022 Clark County Jail Sexual Assault Lawsuit: Twenty-eight women filed lawsuits against Clark County Jail following a horrific incident described as a 'night of terror'. The lawsuit alleges that a jail official accepted $1,000 from male prisoners in exchange for keys to the women's detention area, resulting in widespread sexual assaults including rape and inappropriate physical contact.
  • 28 Jul 2022 Two Ex-Officers Sentenced for George Floyd Civil Rights Violation: Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were sentenced to three and three-and-a-half years in prison, respectively, for their roles in violating George Floyd's civil rights during his fatal arrest in 2020. The sentencing follows the earlier conviction of Derek Chauvin and highlights ongoing accountability for police misconduct.
  • 29 Jul 2022 Olenivka Prison Explosion during Russia-Ukraine War: A devastating explosion occurred at the Olenivka prison in Donetsk Oblast, controlled by the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), resulting in 53 confirmed deaths and 75 injuries among Ukrainian prisoners of war. Both Russia and Ukraine traded accusations about responsibility for the attack, highlighting the ongoing tensions and potential war crimes during the conflict.
  • 30 Jul 2022 Devastating Kentucky Floods Claim 25 Lives: Eastern Kentucky experienced catastrophic flooding and mudslides that resulted in at least 25 fatalities, making it one of the most deadly natural disasters in the state's recent history. Governor Andy Beshear described the event as 'devastating' and unprecedented. Emergency responders conducted extensive rescue operations using boats and helicopters, evacuating residents from flooded areas, with some individuals stranded on rooftops. The disaster left over 17,000 households without electricity, highlighting the severe infrastructure damage caused by the extreme weather event.
  • 31 Jul 2022 Russian Missile Strike in Mykolaiv Kills Prominent Business Owner: During the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, a Russian missile strike in Mykolaiv, Kherson Oblast, resulted in the tragic deaths of Oleksiy Vadaturskyi, owner of Nibulon agricultural company, and his wife. Simultaneously, a drone attack targeted the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters, causing injuries to five personnel.